After surviving a near-fatal gunshot wound inflicted by his own son, Dexter Morgan wakes from a coma to find himself in a New York hospital, alone and haunted by the consequences of his past. Harrison has disappeared, and Dexter—torn between guilt and love—sets out to find him. As he navigates a new city under a new identity, Dexter realizes that escaping his dark passenger is no longer an option. A familiar face from Miami, Detective Batista, arrives on his trail, adding pressure to an already unstable situation.
New York proves to be anything but a fresh start. Dexter stumbles into a secret world of elite killers run by the enigmatic and twisted Leon Prater, who curates murder like art. Undercover and calling himself “Red,” Dexter must outwit a roster of themed assassins, each with their own methods and obsessions. While struggling to stay hidden, he becomes both hunter and hunted in a deadly game that mirrors his own past too closely.
Meanwhile, Harrison is on his own journey. After an act of violence puts him in the spotlight, he becomes a person of interest in an investigation that threatens to unravel the fragile balance Dexter is trying to maintain. As father and son are slowly drawn back together, the series explores themes of trust, legacy, and whether darkness can truly be inherited—or overcome.
The revival also dives into Dexter’s mind more deeply than ever. Ghosts of the past return in the form of hallucinations and inner voices: his late father Harry, former enemies, and long-lost victims. As Dexter wrestles with these memories, his moral compass shifts again, blurring the lines between justice and vengeance. His signature inner monologue adds layers of irony, self-awareness, and a chilling sense of control.
Dexter: Resurrection delivers high-stakes drama, smart storytelling, and a darker, more mature version of the killer fans once knew. With stylish direction, sharp writing, and a reinvigorated cast, the series explores not just what it means to survive—but what it takes to live with what you’ve done. It’s a second chance soaked in blood, shadowed by guilt, and driven by the hope of redemption.